London's deputy mayor for housing has approved controversial plans for a 3,000-home development in Rainham and Dagenham - a scheme that was initially rejected by Havering Council over fears about looming tower blocks.

London's deputy mayor for housing is set to approve plans for a 3,000-home cross boundary development in Rainham and Dagenham - despite Havering Council initially rejecting the scheme over the height of proposed tower blocks.